I always though that as a kid with a severe case of insatiable wanderlust I was immune to homesickness. But then it caught me out of nowhere. And I’m glad and thankful that it did. Because feeling homesick showed me that no matter how long and how far I travel, I still have a place that I can call home.

There is no place in the world where the waves break as regularly as in Hawaii. No place in the world would be better to start with surfing. This is your guide to the best surf spots on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island. Read now and don’t waste time looking for the perfect place!

Hawaii is deemed the birthplace of modern surfing. There is no place in the world where the waves break as regularly as here. There is no place where surfing is such an integral part of a peoples’ history and culture. Hawaiians have used wood to glide through the ocean for ages. No place in the world has as lively a history of surfing as Hawaii does.

What if you are invited on THE journey of your lifetime. You can do whatever you want, as long as you want, without anybody interfering. You won’t even have to pay for it. The rub is: Your photos will be deleted after the journey. Also, your memories will be erased and you won’t remember anything. Will you take the journey anyway?

Besides New Zealand and Australia, Hawaii is one of the most expensive holiday destinations worldwide. If you want to go there, keep in mind that your journey might become quite expensive. How expensive? That’s what we’ll talk about today: I’ll break down the costs of traveling to Hawaii.

WITH VIDEO! Racing down the slope on a bike? That’s possible! Not with a normal bicycle of course, but with a snow bike. I have tested an unusual winter sports equipment on the slopes of Obertauern and I can say that although it might look a bit funny on the piste, snow biking is a whole lot of fun!

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My name is Anna. I love to travel, write and code. I take a lot of photos, and I never not plan my next trip. I collect plane and metro tickets, maps, old atlases, entrance cards and passport stamps. I am still looking for the perfect globe. I can see something good in almost everything. Except chocolate. I HATE chocolate. More.

Hawaii is deemed the birthplace of modern surfing. There is no place in the world where the waves break as regularly as here. There is no place where surfing is such an integral part of a peoples’ history and culture. Hawaiians have used wood to glide through the ocean for ages. No place in the world has as lively a history of surfing as Hawaii does.

WITH VIDEO! Racing down the slope on a bike? That’s possible! Not with a normal bicycle of course, but with a snow bike. I have tested an unusual winter sports equipment on the slopes of Obertauern and I can say that although it might look a bit funny on the piste, snow biking is a whole lot of fun!

In 1965 the Beatles are in Austria for the first time in their career. In Obertauern they want to shoot scenes for their second movie „Help“. There is only one problem: None of the Fab Four can ski. So the crew and the Beatles have to rely on doubles for the wild chases down the piste…

There is so much to see on both sides of the Road to Hana that you could easily spend a week or longer exploring all its wonders. Most visitors try to squeeze it all into one day. I’ll help you get the most out of your trip! Read about five places you need to see when driving the road to Hana.

Did you ever hear people talking about Hana? Probably not. But what about the Road to Hana? We’re getting close, right? The Road to Hana leads to the village everybody seems to know but doesn’t, a small village on Maui with no more than 700 residents. Why on earth does everybody want to go there?

The body travels faster than the soul. While a part of me still drifts in the Pacific Ocean on a surfboard, legs dangling in the water, silently watching the corals that sparkle at the bottom of the sea like multicolored crystals when the sun shines upon them, the reality of home hasn’t fully caught me yet.

A journey to Vietnam isn’t complete without a stay in Hanoi, the country’s capital city. Sure, but there’s so much more that Vietnam has to offer! After explaining how to survive Vietnam last week, I’ll now tell you which highlights not to miss on your Vietnam trip: 8 good reasons to travel to Vietnam this winter.

Luscious green palm leaves bending in the wind. Water buffalos on flooded rice fields. The sound of a rattling scooter engine. A rain poncho hanging from a tree at the side of the street, fluttering in the wind. It is a rare occasion that an insider’s tip from a travel guide really is an insider’s tip. Son Trach exceeds expectations.

What if you grow old and feel like you haven’t lived your life? What if you were alone at home and dreamed of places far away, places you’ll never have the chance to see? Like Maria, who is sitting on her kitchen stool without motion, her tired eyes looking out of wrinkled lids, an old and tired woman…

Are you ready for a spontaneous vacation? Come with me to El Gouna! You’ll get desert stout beer, disguised radio masts and a perfect breeze for kite surfing. See my last-minute guide to El Gouna for more trivia and everything you need to know about Egypt’s beautiful kite surfing, golf and diving mekka.

The North Sea isn’t for wimps. It is moody and effervescent. Its storms sough coldly through the stitches in your knits and let your hair be blown into your face. Yet, it can be pleasant and inviting. Hate it or love it. I fell in love with the North Sea at an early age. Here’s my love letter to the North Sea.

Did you ever dream of living in a castle? Your dream might come true next summer. One of the most beautiful German castles is hiring! If you would like to write about Sooneck Castle and the Middle Rhine Valley you might just be the right person for the job.

I always though that as a kid with a severe case of insatiable wanderlust I was immune to homesickness. But then it caught me out of nowhere. And I’m glad and thankful that it did. Because feeling homesick showed me that no matter how long and how far I travel, I still have a place that I can call home.

What if you are invited on THE journey of your lifetime. You can do whatever you want, as long as you want, without anybody interfering. You won’t even have to pay for it. The rub is: Your photos will be deleted after the journey. Also, your memories will be erased and you won’t remember anything. Will you take the journey anyway?

Are you an experimental eater or do you shy away from foreign food? Did you ever try scorpions? Minke whale? When it comes to foreign cuisines we have to leave our culinary comfort zone. Experimenting with strange tastes is awesome – even though some foreign dishes and snacks might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

Getting lost in foreign places is one of the most rewarding ways of travel. It reduces your stress level to a minimum and opens your senses to a maximum. Finally, you’ll be able to see your surrounding for real. Not sure how to manage getting lost – without really getting lost? Help is just one click away!

There is no place in the world where the waves break as regularly as in Hawaii. No place in the world would be better to start with surfing. This is your guide to the best surf spots on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island. Read now and don’t waste time looking for the perfect place!

Besides New Zealand and Australia, Hawaii is one of the most expensive holiday destinations worldwide. If you want to go there, keep in mind that your journey might become quite expensive. How expensive? That’s what we’ll talk about today: I’ll break down the costs of traveling to Hawaii.

Do you have any plans for next weekend so far? No? Great! Drop everything at once and move your ass to Mainz. From Thursday on, the city will be hosting one of the biggest outdoors parties in Germany. Fastnacht is nearly over – but before it’s carried to the grave it reaches its climax.

Is it really cheaper to book flights early? Is it true that tickets are less expensive on Tuesdays than on Wednesdays? And why do some people always pay less for their flights than you do? Airfare is tricky. But don’t droop! Today, you’ll learn the rules of the game…

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Bulgaria is the poorest of all EU countries. Many young people have left the country in recent years to find an education and work abroad. Some cannot leave. They have to try to make a living in their home country – like Dimitar who searches the waste containers of Sofia for recyclables.

Hip and urban, Noord has become one of Amsterdam’s hot spots. Here, the romance of canals gives way to industrial charm. Cafés serve organic sodas and whole-grain cake, artists work in abandoned storehouses. An area threatened by decay is affectionately refurbished.

When the skies over Paris are getting dark, everybody comes out to party in Montmartre. One of the best spots to be part of the outdoor fun is just in front of Sacré Coeur, with an outstanding view on the illuminated church and all over Paris.

I met these little ones and their families in Dangast, Germany, a coastal town at the Jadebusen. They grazed the dike while I was on a hike with friends. I just couldn’t resist the urge to take out my camera…

The Trolltunga is one of Norway’s most spectacular natural sights. It stretches into the air high up over the Sørfjord. To stand up there once and look down on the world – that would be nice. If only it weren’t for a little problem – a problem called fear of heights.

Due to the eruption of the Indonesian volcano Gunung Rinjani, Europe faced a year without summer in 1258. The eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland in 2010 brought European air traffic to a standstill. Whenever one climbs an active volcano, danger is omnipresent.

The Algarve is widely known for its coasts with its beaches, steep cliffs and caves. Here, yellow and red limestones protruding from the water form a most bizarre shoreline. Its towns still sport the charm of days long gone. A photo foray into unknown territory.

During wet season, the surface of the salt flats of Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia turn into a giant mirror. Whenever there is water on the endless sequence of hexagonal salt tiles, the reflections of the sky on the wet layer on the ground create a bizarre illusion of infinity.